Enrollment
523
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Crawford, GA
Oglethorpe County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oglethorpe County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130399001467
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oglethorpe County Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 523
- students enrolled
Oglethorpe County Middle School has class sizes near the Georgia median. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Oglethorpe County · Georgia
NCES ID 130399001467 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.4:1 Georgia avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.4%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oglethorpe County Middle School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oglethorpe County Middle School
Oglethorpe County Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Crawford, Georgia, enrolling 523 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 523 puts it in the smaller third of Georgia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,314 scored Georgia schools.
Against 365 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #116.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 140 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 523 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Oglethorpe County also operates Oglethorpe County High School (690 students) and Oglethorpe County Primary School (559 students) alongside Oglethorpe County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oglethorpe County Middle School compares
Oglethorpe County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.4% | ▼ 20% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 33% in Georgia - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,862
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $13,863
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
97
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
African American 18.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.2, Oglethorpe County Middle School is more mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oglethorpe County, which includes Oglethorpe County Middle School.
$12,862
Per student
-7%
vs Georgia
Avg $13,863
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 47.4%
Federal 14.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Oglethorpe County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oglethorpe County High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oglethorpe County Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oglethorpe County Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oglethorpe County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 559
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Georgia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~523 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Oglethorpe County Middle School
How many students attend Oglethorpe County Middle School?
Oglethorpe County Middle School has 523 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Crawford, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oglethorpe County Middle School is 13.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oglethorpe County Middle School?
48.4% of students at Oglethorpe County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oglethorpe County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oglethorpe County Middle School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Crawford, GA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oglethorpe County Middle School?
Oglethorpe County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Oglethorpe County Middle School a good school?
Oglethorpe County Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Georgia median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oglethorpe County?
Besides Oglethorpe County Middle School, Oglethorpe County also operates Oglethorpe County High School (690 students), Oglethorpe County Primary School (559 students), and Oglethorpe County Elementary School (521 students). See the Oglethorpe County district page for the complete list.
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